Dauphinoise Potatoes (aka Potato Gratin)
This is a wonderful potato casserole from the southeast part of France. Works great on a buffet too if you like room temp…
Chef Jernard’s Holiday Collard Greens
Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells knows soul food. While a lot of his food is quite decadent, he also loves greens, and shared his…
Creamy Leek and Onion Casserole
This is a decadent side dish. When I serve it, people at the table often ask me why this tastes so unique, so we play “guess the…
Cranberry Sauce “Zolafied”
Who doesn't love cranberry sauce. Happy holidays!
Cheddar Cheesy Poof Biscuits or Crackers
LOVE these cheesy bits for an appetizer. They go great while you are sipping your wine.
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
A traditional holiday classic.
Colorful Peppers with Zip
Things like peppers are popular at Italian little plates restaurants. I’m offering you a recipe for mine here. Mine have a bit of…
Balsamic-Roasted Exotic Mushrooms with a White Truffle Olive Oil Glaze
I ordered this dish at a restaurant in town. It was so good I said, “I have to figure out how to make this myself!” It was that…
Butternut Squash Mash
Just in time for the holidays or anytime! If you have a hankering for potatoes this will give you the same texture in your mouth…
Roasted Carrots
Roast carrots are easy to make and taste good every time. If you can splurge on fresh herbs, it will be well worth it.
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pepperoni Bits (or Bacon)
Another Happy Healthy Holidays classic. This is so easy it almost feels like cheating.
Dave’s Grilled Anaheim Peppers
This recipe was submitted by dieter Dave, who is an avid gardener and serious grill-master. He grows his own peppers and likes…
Melon Mandarin Salad
A tasty fruit salad that is a breeze to make and a unique way to round out a meal.
Celery Apple Salad
Serves four as a side dish. With the addition of a protein, this could easily serve two as an entrée. Consider things like…
Creamed Onions with Raisins
This is one of my husband’s favorite holiday recipes.
The Secret Slaw
Try this Zolafied coleslaw recipe and you'll never go hunting for the secret Chick-Fil-A recipe again.
Exotic Egg Salad
This is great as a light lunch time meal and a great holiday recipe. The juxtaposition of the sweeter apricots with the curry has…
Sweet and Spicy Acorn Squash
I love my acorn squash roasted with just butter in the center and a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper. But I know tons of people…
Green Bean Casserole
Just like the one your mom made, only healthier. Everyone loves the green bean casserole. Here I'll show you one one that doesn't…
Sea Salt Crusted Snap Peas
A variation of my sea salt crusted snow peas recipe - but with snap peas!
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
You know how you can eat mac and cheese and not even use your teeth? This had the same result. BIG YUM!
My Best-Ever Stuffed Mushrooms
Just in time for football season or any other partying event. These won’t last long on your platter.
Sweet Onion Casserole
This is a super easy side dish that can be mixed up in a flash and then baked. It will go well with any piece of roasted meat and…
Zucchini Fritters (or Pancakes)
Fried till golden using coconut flour.